This pops up often enough there ought to be a FAQ.
1) The old glasses & emitters from the CRT days are not compatible with
the new glasses and emitters. Move right to question #2.
2)
a) Pick a 1920x1080 monitor from nVidia's list of approved display
devices: (~ $400)
http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html
b)
List of compatible boards:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/quadro_pro_graphics_boards.html
Assuming Linux or Unix, the nVidia emitter needs a 3 pin mini-DIN stereo
connector (Windows can use a USB connection). The cheapest compatible
Quadro card with such a connector is the Quadro FX3800. (~ $800)
http://www.nvidia.com/object/quadro_pro_graphics_boards.html
bb) Even then, the 3 pin mini-DIN connector panel is optional for the
FX3800; look for PNY "stereo bracket" 900-50762-0000-000 (~ $15-30)
c) nVidia "3D Vision Wireless Glasses Kit" #942-10701-0003-004 (~ $150)
cc) Extra set of glasses: nVidia "3D Vision Wireless Glasses"
942-10701-0001-001
(~ $120)
Be aware "nVidia 3D Vision" uses an IR link between emitter and glasses.
"nVidia 3D Vision PRO" uses an RF link, and costs more. The RF might be
advantageous for a room full of people (i.e. a theatre), not needed for
a few.
3) No.
On 05/23/11 12:55, Aaron Greenwood wrote:
It has been awhile since I have purchased hardware for
crystallographic research. I am asking for recommendations for
setting up hardware stereo with Coot under Linux.
1. What flat screen monitors would you suggest to replace existing
CRT monitors now being used with nVidia cards using quad
buffered stereo, emitters and 3D glasses?
2. Starting from scratch what monitor, graphics card, emitter and
3D glasses would you suggest.
3. Have you had experience setting up multi-seat configurations,
that is where a single computer supports multiple independent
users at the same time. Each user will have a monitor,
keyboard, emitter, 3D glasses and mouse. I believe I saw this
done at SSRL or possibly ALS many years ago using an SGI
machines to support two fitting stations. I know it has been
done using Linux using multi core CPUs. Just asking.
Best regards,
Aaron
Aaron Greenwood
Systems Administrator
Poulos, McPherson Groups
University of California, Irvine
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